Personal finance
This homeowner cut her heating bill in half — and got a $1,200 tax credit
Key Points The energy efficient home improvement tax credit offers taxpayers up to $3,200 per year to offset the cost of projects like installing a heat pump or insulation. The Inflation Reduction Act extended the tax break through 2032 and made it more generous. Republicans may kill the tax credit as part of a multitrillion-dollar […]
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Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks
Key Points Investors have fled stocks in favor of perceived safe havens like cash amid tariff-fueled market volatility. Cash may feel safer, but it also comes with risks for long-term savers, experts said. Cash interest rates generally lag stock returns by wide margins over time and are often negative after accounting for inflation. Source
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Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be ‘pretty ugly’ by summer, economists say
Key Points Economists expect that tariffs will lead to higher prices for consumers. The price impact will be noticeable by summer, economists said. Food prices will be among the early indicators, then physical goods, they said. President Donald Trump may change course regarding policy, however. Source
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2025 — in one chart
Key Points The annual consumer price index fell to 2.4% in March, down from 2.8% in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and the prospect of a global trade war threaten to reverse progress in coming months. Source
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Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The stock market has been throwing a temper tantrum, fueled by fear of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and the specter of an escalating global trade war. Americans may wonder why trade policy has made stock investors so skittish. […]
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Here’s why ‘dead’ investors outperform the living
Key Points The average investor would have better investment results by doing nothing. Investors often have bad habits that cause them to buy high and sell low. Buying and holding investments like all-in-one funds that automate tasks like rebalancing is a good bet for investors, experts said. Source
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Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
Key Points White House trade adviser Peter Navarro estimated the U.S. would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year from tariffs. Economists say the true number will probably be less than half of that sum. Much depends on the actual policies, though. President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil more tariffs against trade […]
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‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
Key Points ESG funds have suffered outflows for two consecutive years, partly due to political blowback. Investment analysts say “environmental, social and governance” funds are here to stay despite headwinds. Critics say ESG investing is akin to “woke” capitalism. Advocates say it delivers better long-term returns for investors. Source
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‘The White Lotus’ girls’ trip is a disaster—these 3 red flags mean yours might be, too
In its third and most-viewed season, “The White Lotus” follows the nuanced and toxic dynamic that often plays out when friends take vacations together. The HBO series’ large cast of characters includes three middle-aged women taking a trip to recapture the magic of their childhood bonds, only to discover that they don’t have much in […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—parents who have the closest relationships with their adult kids do 7 things early on
Every parent hopes their child will grow up and still want a close relationship with them. But close bonds don’t happen by accident — they are built through small, everyday interactions that make a child feel safe, seen and valued. As a conscious parenting researcher and coach, I’ve studied over 200 families. I’ve found that the way […]
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